The Australian Dream The documentary film, The Australian Dream, written by Stan Grant and directed by Daniel Gordon, explores the destructive nature of racism in both sport and Australian society. The Australian Dream is powerful and eye opening, it gapes deep into the core of Australia and forces us to question the treatment of indigenous Australians, our history and ultimately our very own Australian dream. The use of interviews, montage, mise en scene and archival footage uncovers strong messages about unseen topics such as racism, belonging, and identity in contemporary Australia. This report analyzes three key moments that emphasize those themes. The documentary delves into Adam and Stan Grant's early childhood, offering insight into the treatment and challenges of young indigenous children. …show more content…
The sad non-diegetic background music enhances emotive responses, while Adam Goodes’ recollections add context and insight to him as a person. Stan Grants describes the childhood experiences of indigenous children as “not the dreamtime,” but rather “broken glass and mangy dogs,” the choice of words like “broken glass” symbolizes a broken past filled with traumatic memories, while “mangy dogs,” suggests a low class upbringing, that was not luxurious but rather hard. He also recalls a strong memory of him trying to scrub the color off his skin, which is a fairly common experience for indigenous children, almost incomprehensible to white Australians. This imagery allows viewers to understand how indigenous Australians view their past experiences as not something they would want to